Political science

Political science

The social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics.

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by-election

Politics; Political Science

An election to fill an office that has become vacant before its scheduled expiration date. If a Congressman dies in office, for example, a by-election would be held to fill the seat.

The term, named for Senator Robert C. Byrd (D- WV), refers to an amendment to the Congressional Budget Act that bars the inclusion of extraneous matter in any reconciliation legislation considered in ...

cabinet

Politics; Political Science

The executive of the Government, consisting of those Members and Senators appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. Formally a committee of the Privy Council, it is ...

cabinet minister

Politics; Political Science

A member of the executive, appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. Usually chosen from among existing Members and Senators, Ministers are responsible to Parliament for ...

cabinet solidarity

Politics; Political Science

The principle that decisions of the Cabinet must be supported by all of its members; by convention, those not supporting a decision must resign from the Cabinet.

cadre

Politics; Political Science

The nucleus around which a permanent military unit can be built, such as a cadre of officers. Also refers to the most dedicated members of a political party.

caliphate

Politics; Political Science

The office or rank of caliph (meaning ruler), in a Moslem country. The term derives from the title taken by the successors of Mohammed, the founder of Islam.